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31 De Havilland Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TE

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 31 De Havilland Avenue

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

31 De Havilland Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TE). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromC71toE49
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2021from Sept 2020
EPC improved fromE49toD66
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 De Havilland Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 31 De Havilland Avenue is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 31 De Havilland Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TE

2decisions13documents8nearby
  1. Jan 2010
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Fell and grind root ball of 1 Maple tree.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    09/03037/TPO
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

31 De Havilland Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other De Havilland Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 De Havilland Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 De Havilland Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£329k

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MK42 0GE

1 bed
£337k

1 Benson Close, Shortstown

MK42 0PH

£341k

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

MK42 0GU

£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed
£288k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

£275k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.
Full Bedford report

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

De Havilland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0TE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31 De Havilland Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0TE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.